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Published: 16 December 2020

The public is advised that immediately prior to the December 21, 2020, Discussion Session, Council for the Town of Bridgewater will be holding an in-camera meeting (under Municipal Government Act Section 22(2)(e) contract negotiations), followed by a Special Council meeting if required.

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Published: 04 November 2020

NEW!!  ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
The Anti-Racism Task Force is a NEW committee of the Town of Bridgewater whose vision is to eliminate racism and prejudice in all of its forms within the Town. As a new Committee, nine (9) interested individuals who live, work or play in the Town of Bridgewater are required. The applications will be reviewed and appointments will be made by resolution of Council. The task force will serve in an advisory capacity to Town Council in local race issues that impact those who live, work or play in the Town of Bridgewater. The task force aims to promote a town free of racism and discrimination by:

- Advising Town Council on best practices for developing and implementing policies, plans, services, and facilities that eliminate racism and discrimination;

- Monitoring and reporting to Town Council racist and discriminatory practices in the community;

- Acting as a liaison between community members and town Council on issues of racism and discrimination in the community; and

- Developing an action plan for Town Council to approve for addressing racism and discrimination, as well as promoting diversity and equal opportunity within the Town of Bridgewater.

If you wish to learn more about eligibility requirements, click here and find a link to the Anti-Racism Task Force Committee terms of reference at the bottom of the page..

BRIDGEWATER MUSEUM COMMISSION - SEEKING 1 CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO FILL VACANCY
The successful candidate would be appointed by resolution of Council. The objective of the Bridgewater Museum Commission is to operate, manage, and maintain one or more museums within the town, including the DesBrisay Museum. Their aim is to develop and operate educational and cultural programs, as well as, preserve and present artifacts, information, etc. which are of a historical, natural and/or cultural significance to the Town of Bridgewater and the surrounding County of Lunenburg. For a review of the Act of Incorporation for the Bridgewater Museum Commission, click here.


HOW TO APPLY
If either of the above opportunities, or any other committee/commission is of interest, click here and complete and send the form as indicated.

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Published: 31 March 2020

Precautionary measures for taxi & community transportation operations.

Keep yourself and your passengers protected
To keep yourself and passengers protected, you can take the following steps:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol- based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Ask passengers to sit in the back to create physical distance.
• Avoid handling money, or chits if possible.
• Have tissues and hand sanitizer available for your passengers if possible.
• Ensure air system is not set to recirculate.
• Dispose of all waste in a small waste bag, tie it and dispose of it in regular garbage

Disinfect your vehicle regularly
• Plan to clean and disinfect your vehicle as often as possible--especially after you drop off passengers who appear to be sick and after every medical passenger. Pay close attention to surfaces that are touched often by passengers.
• Use a disinfectant that is pre-approved by the Health Canada for use against novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This information can be found at the link below.

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/disinfectants/covid-19/list.html

• Wash hands thoroughly after cleaning vehicle.

Special precautions for drivers transporting patients to health care facilities
Transporting known or suspected COVID-19 patients in enclosed vehicles would be considered to be at a higher risk for exposure. If you are transporting medical customers, take the following precautions:
• Be sure to have alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol content and use it often.
• Confirm the passenger has been in contact with 811 and their arrival is expected.
• Ensure the patron is wearing the mask provided by the Nova Scotia Health Authority
• Seat the passenger as far as possible from the driver. If a van is available this would be preferred.
• After transport ensure your vehicle is cleaned and disinfected prior to transporting other patrons.

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Published: 09 October 2019

The TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER wishes to advise its residents, as required by Section 65 of the Municipal Government Act, that the following grants were issued for the year April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.

Art Happening................................................................................... $  5,200.00
Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation................................................ $  6,250.00 ($5,000 cash; $1,250 in-kind)
Bluenose Shuffleboard Club ............................................................ $      500.00
Bridgewater & Area Interchurch Food Bank .................................... $   3,000.00
Bridgewater Curling Club ................................................................. $   2,000.00
Bridgewater Elementary School Playground ................................... $ 36,442.00
Lunenburg County 4H Club ............................................................. $   1,500.00
Michelin Social & Athletic Club ........................................................ $   5,000.00
Second Story Women's Centre ....................................................... $       250.00
Senior Wheels Association .............................................................. $   3,500.00
South Shore Fieldhouse Society ..................................................... $ 14,915.00
YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia .................................................... $   3,000.00

                                                                                  TOTAL:           $ 81,557.00

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Published: 29 March 2019

If you are a member of an organization and wish to apply for a grant from the Town of Bridgewater, please click this link to take you to the policy with attached forms grants application .  There are 4 deadlines for grant requests (May 1, 2020; August 1, 2020; November 1, 2020; and February 1, 2021).

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Published: 01 April 2019

The Town of Bridgewater's 2019/20 proposed budget is now ready for viewing.  pdf Please click here to open the document.(4.89 MB)

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Published: 04 December 2018

The Town of Bridgewater is seeking nominations for Representative, Family and Corporate Volunteer Awards.  Deadline is February 7, 2020.

For complete information, including application/nomination forms, please visit: https://www.bridgewater.ca/town-services/parks-recreation-a-culture/volunteer-recognition.

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Published: 03 December 2018

RFP2018-09
Sale of Property at 93 Dominion Street
PID 60029758

The Town of Bridgewater is offering for sale, the land and building at 93 Dominion Street, Bridgewater, NS. The PID is 60029758.

Proposal packages will be available from the Town of Bridgewater's Finance Department located at 60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater, NS or via e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Technical questions and viewing requests may be directed to Graham Hopkins, Inspections and Facilities Manager at 902-541-4370 or via e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sealed proposals must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 and clearly marked "RFP2018-09 -

Sale of Property at 93 Dominion Street" to the following address:
Town of Bridgewater
Attn: Annalise Wentzell, Purchasing Coordinator
60 Pleasant Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 3X9

The highest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

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Published: 29 November 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER LEGISLATIVE ADVERTISING

The Town of Bridgewater has recently changed providers for print advertising related to legislative changes, public meetings, and other items that the Town is required to advertise in print media under the Municipal Government Act.

Going forward, the public may find such required advertising published in SaltWire Network print productions, including the South Shore Breaker and/or The Chronicle Herald.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and we invite you to share this message.

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Published: 14 August 2018

This is a notice to all groups and/or organizations considering applying for grants from the Town of Bridgewater for the remaining 2018/19 fiscal year.

As of August 13, 2018 all funds in the town's 2018/2019 Grants to Organizations account have been expended.

Effective immediately, there will be no further acceptance of applications for grants for the remainder of this fiscal year (to March 31, 2019).

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Published: 21 June 2018

The Town of Bridgewater wishes to advise motorists that during the Big Ex Annual Parade, many of the streets in the central west side of Bridgewater are closed to through traffic furing the parade, Tuesday, 24 July 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  pdf See Parade Route here(370 KB)

The streets will open after the parade passes. During the parade, motorists are advised to take the alternate route: Victoria Rd.; William Wile Rd,; Century Dr.; Route 3 - Dufferin St.; or Jubilee Rd. to avoid delays and / or gain access to your destination.

Larry Feener, P. Eng.
Town Engineer/Traffic Authority

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Published: 10 January 2018

The Town of Bridgewater is seeking interested individuals, with a willingness to offer his/her time, knowledge, and suggestions/ideas, to serve on various committees of the Town.  The committees currently seeking citizen representation are:

- Audit Committee
- Canada Day on the LaHave Committee
- Christmas on the LaHave Committee
- Bridgewater Active Transportation Committee 
- Bridgewater Museum Commission
- Bridgewater Board of Police Commissioners
- Public Service Commission of Bridgewater (water utility for the Town of Bridgewater)

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please click on this link  www.bridgewater.ca/town-council/committees-of-council  and you will be taken to the committees section of our website.

The Application Form for the Audit Committee, Museum Commission, the Canada Day on the LaHave Committee,Christmas on the LaHave Committee, and PSC of Bridgewater can be downloaded by clicking pdf here. (42 KB)

The Application Form for the Bridgewater Active Transportation Committee can be downloaded by clicking pdf here(398 KB) .

The Application Form for the Bridgewater Board of Police Commissioners can be downloaded by clicking pdf here(205 KB) .